Job Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide high-quality early years instruction and create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young learners. Responsibilities include:

Planning and delivering Alberta curriculum-aligned Kindergarten programming that promotes foundational literacy, numeracy, inquiry, and play-based learning.

Creating engaging, developmentally appropriate, and student-centred learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning.

Establishing a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment that supports positive relationships, self-regulation, and social-emotional development.

Utilizing differentiated instruction and assessment practices to meet the diverse developmental and learning needs of students.

Monitoring student progress through observation, formative and summative assessment, and maintaining ongoing communication with families regarding student growth and achievement.

Supporting students with a range of learning needs through collaboration with Learner Support staff, Educational Assistants, and families.

Developing, implementing, and reviewing Learner Support Plans (LSPs), IPPs, and classroom accommodations as required.

Maintaining accurate student records, assessment data, attendance, and reporting using the school platforms.

Collaborating with colleagues in skilled learning communities to enhance instructional practices and support continuous school improvement.

Building strong partnerships with families to support student learning, well-being, and successful school-home communication.

Integrating Islamic values, character education,



and respectful citizenship into daily classroom practices.

Participating in school events, supervision, professional learning, and extracurricular activities as required.

Education/Qualifications
In addition to demonstrating strong teaching competencies, applicants must possess:

A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.

A Bachelor of Education degree with a specialization in Elementary or Early Childhood Education.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching Kindergarten or early elementary students.

Strong knowledge of Alberta Education Kindergarten curriculum, assessment, and reporting requirements.

Experience implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based, and inquiry-driven instructional practices.

Effective classroom management skills and the ability to establish a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience teaching Kindergarten or early elementary grades within the Alberta education system.

Knowledge of early literacy and numeracy intervention strategies.

Experience supporting diverse learners through differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Experience integrating educational technology to enhance student engagement and learning.

Participation in professional learning communities and collaborative school improvement initiatives.

Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) or inquiry-based learning approaches is considered an asset.

First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

A demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive, caring, and child-centred classroom where every student feels valued and supported.

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